Also known as: Kibwezi West Mwengi Mutuse · Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse · Hon. Mwengi Mutuse
Kibwezi West MP who criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta and led Makueni leaders to join UDA in July 2026.
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Capital News
… Appearing before the bench, advocate Michael Muchemi, representing Mwengi Mutuse, argued that Gachagua’s removal from office stemmed from a clear loss of political and parliamentary support. …
Petitioners to present final arguments in Gachagua’s impeachment caseCapital News
… Appearing before the bench, advocate Michael Muchemi, representing Mwengi Mutuse, argued that Gachagua’s removal from office stemmed from a clear loss of political and parliamentary support. …
Gachagua Was Given Fair Hearing During Impeachment, Court ToldCitizen Digital
… Appearing before the court, lawyer Michael Muchemi, representing Mwengi Mutuse, argued that Gachagua had not only lost the confidence of Parliament but also the support of the political party that sponsored him to office. …
National Assembly lawyers reject Gachagua’s fair hearing claimsThe Standard
… , who became the first Deputy President in Kenya’s history to be impeached, is challenging both the National Assembly and Senate resolutions that upheld his removal from office.The impeachment process began in October 2024 after a motion sponsored by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse …
Parliament defends Gachagua impeachment, says process met thresholdThe Standard
… He also told court that initially, it had been planned that Sirisia MP John Waluke was the one to front the impeachment motion against Gachagua but graft cases in which he was acquitted shadowed his chances of success, thus, it was settled that Kibwezi West Mwengi Mutuse would ta …
Gachagua's impeachment case resumesWiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pointed to recent remarks by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed—who claimed some lawmakers financially benefited from October 2024's impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua—as evidence that the parliamentary proceedings were compromised and the removal was unlawful.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pointed to recent remarks by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed—who claimed some lawmakers financially benefited from October 2024's impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua—as evidence that the parliamentary proceedings were compromised and the removal was unlawful.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of rallying opposition forces against President William Ruto, despite Ruto's past support for Uhuru during the 2002, 2013, 2017 General Elections and the subsequent repeat presidential election. Mutuse questioned why Uhuru would now oppose the Kenya Kwanza administration ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka renewed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was improperly impeached, citing remarks by National Assembly Majority Leader Junet Mohamed that he said amounted to an admission that some lawmakers received inducements to support the removal.
2 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for rallying opposition leaders against President William Ruto, arguing that Uhuru should retire gracefully given Ruto's political support for nearly two decades, including during his 2002 transition, 2013 and 2017 presidential campaigns, and repeat presidential election.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have intensified campaigns supporting President William Ruto's proposed Vision 2060 and National Development Charter, speaking in Mandera, Kericho, Bomet and Garissa counties to urge regional inclusion in the national conversation and rally voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto's personal aide Farouk Kibet led a delegation of lawmakers and political leaders to Mandera County on Saturday for a campaign tour aimed at drumming up support for the President and the ruling administration.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed claimed some legislators benefited financially from the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and alleged that Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot was an "accounting officer" in the process. Junet provided no evidence to support the claims, and no official investigation has substantiated such allegations.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, have urged Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to leave the opposition and join the government, claiming the opposition coalition intends to sideline him from running for president in the next election.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto hosted grassroots leaders from Makueni County at State House and updated them on development projects including KSh15 billion for affordable housing, KSh2.7 billion for roads, and KSh10.6 billion for the Thwake Dam. The delegation, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, subsequently joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto hosted grassroots leaders from Makueni County at State House and updated them on government investments in the county, including KSh15 billion for affordable housing, KSh2.7 billion for roads, and KSh10.6 billion for the Thwake Dam. The delegation, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, subsequently joined the United Democratic Alliance.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto met with grassroots leaders from Makueni County and announced Ksh.30 billion in development projects, including Ksh.15 billion for affordable housing, markets, and student hostels, plus Ksh.2.7 billion for roads this financial year.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto told a Makueni County delegation at State House that the Government is investing Ksh.15 billion in affordable housing, modern markets, and student hostels, plus Ksh.2.7 billion in roads this financial year, while pledging no region will be left behind in the country's transformation.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto criticised opposition leaders for opposing his development projects and announced that Ksh 10.6 billion has been earmarked for the Thwake Dam, with completion targeted for April 2027.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, has criticized the opposition over planned protests slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to prioritize peace, unity, and development instead of political confrontations.
21 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have condemned planned Gen Z anniversary demonstrations slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to reject the protests and support the government's development agenda instead. More than 17 leaders made these calls during a women's empowerment programme in Malava Constituency, Kakamega County, while also urging security agencies to maintain law and order during the planned demonstrations.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government officials including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and presidential aide Farouk Kibet have defended President Ruto's frequent international engagements as critical to attracting investment, creating jobs, and strengthening Kenya's economy, dismissing opposition criticism of the trips.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
A mediation committee has begun deliberations to resolve a dispute between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, with the Assembly backing Kshs 420 billion in county allocations and the Senate proposing Kshs 454.7 billion, citing counties' obligations for salary advisories and counterpart funding.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A Mediation Committee co-chaired by MPs and a senator has begun deliberations to break a deadlock between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026. The two houses differ on the county allocation: the Assembly approved 420 billion shillings while the Senate amended it to 454.7 billion shillings, citing county governments' financial obligations.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee has proposed a Sh33.4 billion allocation to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to address funding gaps ahead of the 2027 General Election, with funds designated for ballot papers, KIEMS kits, voter registration, transport, civic education, and poll officials.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told the High Court that the Attorney General and Senate sought to avoid reopening October 17, 2024 events to prevent judges from finding his accuser, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, had no evidence against him. Gachagua's lawyer argued that scrutiny of the Hansard would show Mutuse relied on unsubstantiated claims for the impeachment motion.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Petitioners challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua presented final submissions before a High Court bench. Key disputes centered on medical testimony from a cardiologist, including questions about patient identification records and allegations he helped shield Gachagua from Senate proceedings.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyers for the National Assembly have told the court that the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was conducted lawfully and in full compliance with constitutional requirements, arguing that impeachment proceedings are inherently political and that Gachagua was given sufficient opportunity to respond to accusations.
14 May 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyers representing the National Assembly and petitioners in the impeachment case against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have dismissed his claims of being denied a fair hearing, arguing that impeachment proceedings are political in nature and guided by constitutional and parliamentary processes. The Speaker's lawyers also defended the conduct of the proceedings, rejecting allegations of bias.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament's lawyer told a three-judge bench that the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024 was conducted within constitutional timelines and involved extensive public participation, with some 223,000 Kenyans submitting views. Gachagua is challenging the National Assembly and Senate resolutions that upheld his removal from office.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
A three-judge High Court bench has resumed hearing a case challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. His legal team argues that the National Assembly failed to conduct meaningful public participation before approving the impeachment motion, with lawyers contesting that the motion lacked sufficient detail for citizens to make informed submissions and questioning whether the claimed 30,000 public submissions within two days was realistic.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →